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Testimony Of Jesus Christ by Ancient Prophets
in the Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon is “Another Testament of Jesus Christ” that stands with the Bible to testify of mission of Jesus Christ the son of God and Savior of the world. This book is a sacred history of a branch of the House of Israel who left Jerusalem 600 B.C. to the Americas. The prophets testified of the coming of Jesus Christ to atone for the sins of the world hundreds of years before his birth. It includes the account of the visit of the resurrected Christ to the American continent in the year 34A.D. and ended with the account of the last prophet, Moroni, in 421 A.D.
These chapters expressly show the prophetic preaching and testifying of Jesus Christ rather than historical events. Did Joseph Smith write the book? The answer is no. It was written by many prophets and abridged by the prophet Mormon. As it states in the title page, the purpose of the book is "to the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that JESUS is the CHRIST, the ETERNAL GOD, manifesting himself unto all nations." I testify to you that this book is the true word of God as is the Bible. It truly was translated from ancient records by the gift and power of God. As you read this Book you will see that it has great convincing power of this truth.
As Moroni, the last prophet, promises,"And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost." (Moroni 10:4)
2 Nephi Chapter 9 (page 72)
Jacob Nephi’s brother teaches about the consequences of sin and about the atonement of Jesus Christ, the resurrection and final judgment. [Between 559-545 B.C.]
2 Nephi Chapter 25 (page 97)
Nephi foretells the history the Jews and the crucifixion of the Savior of Jesus Christ 600 years before his birth. [Between 559-545 B.C.]
Mosiah Chapter 2 (page 147)
Righteous King Benjamin addresses his people and admonishes them to repent and keep the commandments of God. [124 B.C.]
Mosiah Chapter 3 (page 151)
King Benjamin continues teaching the people and foretells the coming of Jesus Christ who will atone for the sins of the world. [124 B.C.]
Alma Chapter 5 (page 217)
Alma the son of Alma teaches repentance and the requirements of salvation to the people of Zarahemla [83 B.C.]
Alma Chapter 32 (page 288)
Alma teaches the Zoromites how to develop faith. [74 B.C.]
Alma Chapter 34 (page 293)
The teachings of Amulek about Christ being the author of salvation. [74 B.C.]
Helaman Chapter 5 (page 377)
The sons of Helaman, Lehi and Nephi, preach to the people of Zarahemla and are thrown in prison. They are then miraculously delivered out of prison by the power of God. [Between 559-545 B.C.]
3 Nephi Chapter 11 (page 427)
This chapter is the account of the Jesus descending out of Heaven to visit the people after his resurrection in Jerusalem. He lets the people feel the prints of the nails in his hands and feet. [34 A.D.]
3 Nephi Chapter 18 (page 442)
One of the many things that Jesus taught the people was the observance of the sacrament (partaking of bread & wine). He also taught the people to pray. [34 A.D.]
3 Nephi Chapter 27 (page 458)
The twelve diciples that Jesus called were preaching and baptizing. They had a question as to what to call the Church. They fasted and prayed and Jesus appeared to them and gave them further instructions. [34 A.D.]
Mormon Chapter 9 (page 484)
Moroni finishes the record of his Father Mormon. He calls all to repentance and to believe in Jesus Christ. God is a God of miracles. [400-420 A.D.]
Ether Chapter 12 (page 508)
Moroni inserts words about faith and miracles as he abridged the book of Ether into the record. [400-420 A.D.]
Moroni Chapter 7 (page 521)
The last prophet Moroni teaches that the Spirit of Christ allows all to know the difference between good and evil. [400-421 A.D.]
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